Matthew 9:36

And when he saw the crowds he had compassion on them because they were distressed and fainting, like sheep without a shepherd.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

In Context

35And Jesus continued to go throughout all the cities and towns, teaching in the synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and infirmity.

37And he said to his disciples. "The harvest is great, but the laborers are few;

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Cross References

Matthew 10:6"but rather be on your way to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Matthew 15:24In reply he said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:36-38

Jesus Preaching throughout the Country. 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,… Read the whole commentary →

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